The ProtectorShstup style-free-visual type has always had many hidden abilities, and while other shmups write free Astonishing Place and Black Bird sort the fanbase for lovers, the style of letting the player control the screen movement still feels inappropriate.
Syder reloaded it is one that captures this gameplay concept that brings with it a new feeling and sense compared to its peers. When we first started playing the game, we saw something clear Gradius V it vibrates in style and the feel of the presentation. The footage looks like the appearance of Gradius V (which is great) and the publisher in Syder Reloaded sounds a lot like the publisher from Gradius V (which is me to deliberate). The first ship of the game, the S-104 Dart, is similar to the iconic Vic Viper. Right from the start, the game has come off strong and it releases plastic that we can't even appreciate.
From the main menu, you can tell there was an effort after making this game available. There are some expected setup options that we would like to see in shmup releases, such as controller options and gameplay options. There are many levels of difficulty for different levels of players. There is also an interesting filter option to change the visual style. We're amazed at how some of these filters work and, of course, we had to to spend some time playing in MSX mode.
Depending on the overall visual presentation, everything looks cool and detailed, especially the indie title. The backgrounds are cool and eye-catching and the designs themselves are also lovely. Another visual comparison that we thought looked great – when it came to ship designs and graphic design, at least – was Star 2. The artworks that speak at the beginning of the mission are similar to that art style – and the funny thing is that, within Starsters 2, there's a shmup mini game that doesn't look much different from the Syder Reloaded ship designs.
Depending on the gameplay, the visual has a great deal of eye contact, a feature that is often overlooked in shmup design. By "friendly with the eyes," we mean that it is very easy to tell where all the characters and enemies on screen are and what they do. For some shmups – or wonderful, they are The Battle of Garegga – enemies and ammunition can start to meet behind. This is not a problem with Syder Reloaded, and from a practical standpoint, the only criticism we have is that the domains tend to be a bit slower when the player is still standing and the light explosion around some of the characters can make It a little difficult to see which can be a box set.
Explaining criticism of the domains to be over-represented – this is a major problem with shooters in general. In traditional shmup self-scrubbing, backgrounds are usually able to avoid the appearance of tuli because they are constantly moving. In the shmups of stadiums, however, when the player is in charge, the back does so. This can lead to times when the game's visuals feel empty and dislike when there are only a few enemies on screen. In the case of the Syder Reloaded, it would have been nice to see a few glimpses of the background animation, such as the rear asteroids moving slowly and the planet slightly rotating; there is a balance to be found here, but an independent movement range would have made the game areas feel more natural.
Finally, for the visual title, we would also like to add that the death photos of the enemy can also be addressed. When an enemy dies in Syder Reloaded, it is almost as if it had vanished in a fog or fire. If you compare this to other similar games Ketsui or War Garegga – where the enemy ship looks first damaged when it does damage and dies in the awesome flames of the clip – The rapid fire or smoke damage does not provide the same visual impact.
In terms of sound design, we found the music to be good, but not great, and the same can be said for the sound effects. Although there is nothing to worry about with sound design, we feel that musical timbers can benefit from a certain length and variety, with sound effects on the standard side. During the death and beating of an enemy, for example, the noise buildup is very low, which removes the feeling of destruction and power. This includes the visual design of killing enemies again, as mentioned earlier. However, however, the sound design is strong enough to work well.
Now let's talk about the gameplay itself. Overall, the gameplay of Syder Reloaded is well done and it is clear that there was good consultation given its design and balance. The good thing is that the game is in good control (which is a huge amount) and there doesn't seem to be any input issues compared to the existing peers on the Nintendo switchch. The movements are traditional and no tips of inertia can be found. The boxes all seem to fit and the autofire is designed for the shooting button. Syder Reloaded also has a new scoring system that we will admit we are not completely make sure we understand; it looks like you can use yellow boxes to build special weapons and combo meters and be able to mobilize enemy groups to get the highest points. There are also additional achievements that will add a player's value to the event's end. At a basic level, then, it sounds like a basic strategy is to build combos and yellow boxes while paying attention to the various scores that can be unlocked.
In a general sense, the gameplay flow is tight and will involve players looking for high quality shmup. However, there are a few areas that can be improved. The first is the size of the game stages. For indie shmups, there is a tendency to give the player more space to move around to gain holes. However, the mounting argument with the amount of space provided in Syder Reloaded is that there are times when a player wanders with nothing but waiting for the arrival of enemy troops. The amount of merchandise the player will need to cover is also time-consuming.
So, while the tendency of a larger section can have moments of brilliance – such as when a player arrives out just the right amount of enemies to work on the screen – and there are plenty of useless rest situations that eliminate unnecessary combat flow. One simple solution to this problem would be to simply reduce the size of the stairs down and make the player interact with the enemy.
Conclusion
Syder Reloaded is a solid addition to the fast-growing shmup library of quality on Nintendo Switch. The game has practical visual presentation, thoughtful and add-on accessibility, comfortable controls, good sound design, and unique gameplay style with no differences among shmups these days. And while we feel that gameplay can be further enhanced with more focused stages and more of a frenetic enemy, we still have plenty of fun to play and recommend a game for those who want to take on a new free shmup sub-genre.
